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Take the holistic approach
With enterprise architecture (EA), you can manage change before it manages you.
When undergoing an ERP transformation, you must know who will be impacted and how. You must also enlist the support of those who will have to implement and manage the transformation.
Have you mapped all dependencies in your IT landscape so you can see what systems the transformation will impact?
Do you have an inventory of systems linked to specific business owners and user groups?
Do you know the person or persons on each team who will be implementing and managing the transformation?
If you answered "no" to any of the above, you might find it challenging to navigate the disruptions to systems, processes, and workflows that inevitably come with large-scale transformations.
If you answered "yes" to all of the above, congratulations on your readiness! Explore further on the page to discover additional insights and strategies to optimize your ERP transformation journey.
People will only embrace change if it makes sense. That’s why articulating the vision for change is so critical. Spelling out the reasons for the change, particularly the benefits it will bring, makes it easier for people to get on board and do their part.
Adopting new systems, processes and workflows can be disruptive.
The stakeholders you have identified should be able to help craft the vision and communicate it up and down the line.
Questions for your stakeholders:
What are the
specific implications
of the transformation
for our team?
What challenges
does our team
currently face with
our existing IT?
How will the
transformation
address those
challenges?
What does
our team need to
succeed in our part of
the transformation?
Since your ERP transformation will impact people across the organization, you will want to hear perspectives from across the organization. The best way to do that is to form cross-functional teams.
Implementing a new ERP or any other major software system means that people will have to do things differently. In order for that to succeed, you need to support them with enablement programs.
Enablement is not a one-and-done sort of thing. People will need ongoing support until the new way becomes “the” way.
Learn how implementing enablement programs can help your transformation journey:
Equip users with the skills and knowledge to navigate the new system.
Provide on-demand access to training materials, user guides, FAQs, and best practices.
Offer personalized assistance to users facing challenges with the new system.
Equip users with the skills and knowledge to navigate the new system.
Provide on-demand access to training materials, user guides, FAQs, and best practices.
Offer personalized assistance to users facing challenges with the new system.
Large-scale technology transformations take time and effort. Celebrating important milestones along the way can help keep everyone motivated. It can also be a great way to show your appreciation for everyone’s support throughout the process.
A clear, actionable transformation roadmap will let you know what those critical milestones are and when you’ve achieved them.
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